Leslie Light
Holliday,TX
Summary
To seek and obtain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Childcare Teacher
Child Care Partners
03.2010 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Childcare Teacher
Care A Lot Daycare
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Two Year Old Teacher
Children Come First
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Rehabilitation Aide
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
11.2000 - 02.2002
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning.
- Administered structured activities to socialize patients.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Assisted Physical and Occupational therapists with patient therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery etc.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical and occupational therapist.
Education
No Degree - Undeclared
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXNo Degree - Summer I And Summer II
Ranger College
Graham, TXSkills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Compassionate about helping others
- Relationship Building
- Progress Reporting
- Needs Assessment
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Lead Childcare Teacher
Child Care Partners
03.2010 - Current
Childcare Teacher
Care A Lot Daycare
07.2009 - 01.2010
Two Year Old Teacher
Children Come First
08.2006 - 10.2008
Rehabilitation Aide
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
11.2000 - 02.2002
No Degree - Undeclared
Midwestern State University
No Degree - Summer I And Summer II
Ranger College
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